Update on Friday October 7: Gwent Police report they have captured Edwin Smith and he is currently in custody.Police are appealing for information after a convicted rapist went on the run.Edwin Smith,…
Welsh Government announces budget for “growth and jobs”
The Welsh Government’s spending plans for the next three years have been announced by Finance Minister Jane Hutt.The Minister set out a £14.5bn draft budget which the Welsh Government claims will stimulate…
Major gas roadworks to cause disruption through Caerphilly town centre
Update: Gas roadworks in Caerphilly town centre could put shops out of businessMotorists are being advised to avoid Caerphilly town centre while major gas works take place.For two weeks from October 10,…
Councillors to consider Oakdale wind turbine plan
Planning councillors are to consider a scheme to build two 130m high wind turbines at Oakdale Business Park.Renewable energy developer Partnerships for Renewables wants to build the 2.5 megawatt turbines and operate…
Shaky start to season from newly-promoted Nelson RFC
Nelson Rugby Club’s first team begin with a shaky start to the season, despite league promotion, a clubhouse extension and a new kit sponsored by Bryn Quarry Ltd. The team, who now…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Lydiate, Williams and Hook expected to be fit for Ireland clash
Wales trio Dan Lydiate, Shane Williams and James Hook have all been passed fit to take a full part in training at Newton Park in Wellington on Wednesday and are expected to…
Veterans of nuclear weapons testing programme hold last march in Risca
Veterans of the UK’s nuclear weapons testing programme held their annual march on the weekend at Risca – for the last time.The march by members of Welsh branch of the British Nuclear…
Free event open to business owners and entrepreneurs
Businesses and budding entrepreneurs in Caerphilly County Borough are invited to a special Grant and Business Support Event to be held on Wednesday October 12 at Cherry Tree House, Oakdale Business Park…
Caerphilly Council reveals it could fund homes upgrade ahead of housing transfer vote
Council tenants will vote next month on whether their homes will remain under local authority control or be transferred to a new housing association – but there has been a new twist…
Match report: Tonmawr RFC 30 Bedwas RFC 37
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday October 1 2011. Match report by John Meredith, photography by Roddy WoodOn a very warm early Autumn afternoon Bedwas travelled to the Whitworth ground, Tonmawr looking for their…